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Castle courtyard, Koszeg


Castle courtyard, Koszeg
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Copyright: George Rumpler (Budapestman) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4146 W: 0 N: 7493] (26545)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-11-03
Categories: Castles, Architecture, Ruins
Camera: Pentax K10D
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Koszeg, The historical town [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-25 1:56
Viewed: 359
Points: 58
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Kőszeg (Jurisich) Castle

Having walked in Rajnis street, let’s visit Jurisich or Esterházy castle on the north-west part of the city. The Esterházy family owned tha castle for 236 years and it became the property of the National Treasury only in 1931. It has been called Jurisich Castle since 1932.The former fortress – so-called Lower Castle – got its current appearance after the great fire in 1777. Present visitors can also distinguish the two architectural units, the outer castle and the inner one. The remains of the extremely thick walls prove that the outer castle must have served an outer defensive function. We cab reach the entrance of the outer castle on the brick-set bridge built over the moat. In front of the pillars of the door there are two stones with initials ND and dates 1666 and 1670 respectively, which were the border stones of the Nádasdy estate. The holes above the gate prove the former existence of a drawbridge. The north and south wings of the buildings near the outer castle were built in the 17th and the 18th century, respectively. The guard and the staff of the castle was housed here. In the yard the statue of Miklós Jurisich can be seen (made by Sándor Mikus in 1963).

Kőszeg

The small town with nearly 12,000 residents, with sub-alpine climate, is situated at the foothills of the Alps. The settlement and its vicinity at the foot of the Kőszeg hills, in the valley of the brook Gyöngyös has been inhabited since the 6th-7th centuries. In the 14th century it was given the rank of free royal town. The castle built in the13th century was named after captain Miklós Jurisics, who managed to hold up the Turkish troops advancing towards Vienna in 1532 with the help of the inhabitants. Its guilds, trade, vine growing and wine making, schools have a long history. The mediaeval town centre was not affected by the historical events, so inside the one-time town walls, the remains of which can still be seen, the houses have been preserved in their original form in Jurisics square and in the neighbouring streets.
(Source-www.Koszeg.hu & hungary.com)

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Yours is maybe the largest collection of Hungarian assorted spots in TE , and that help and allow us to travel throughout the whole country (showing Hungary is not only Budapest ) . Not long ago i stayed in that very place , Koszeg , attending a wedding and the place itself is really cheerful and beautiful as in a fairytale

Jo napot kivanok

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  • Gustaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2422 W: 713 N: 195] (20444)
  • [2008-06-25 3:37]

Hi, my friend!
And next interesting your photo from Hungary. I like your colours, light and contrast. Interesting old architecture. Well done.
Marek

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  • Buin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 3567 W: 0 N: 7190] (25102)
  • [2008-06-25 3:39]

Hallo George!
Here you have had a very favourable light which creates a wonderful pattern at the white walls. The pavement here is very special but it necessitates good antishocks ;-)
The "lady in red" adds a lot to the scenery!
Greetings from thundery Germany!
Frank

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8768 W: 923 N: 11775] (57281)
  • [2008-06-25 4:06]

Hello George

A wonderful colour contrast between the red jacket & bg blue sky. Good sharpness & framing. Tfs!

Hi George!

Beautiful architecture photo, as always from you, that with the addition of the lonely woman walking, gets also a touch of a beautiful, relaxed, daily life scene!congratulations!

Hercules

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  • TopGeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2062 W: 79 N: 2772] (12703)
  • [2008-06-25 6:22]

Hi George! excellent captured! Very good balance of colours and brightness as well as high clarity. Very good the subject the background and the detail! White has impression!. I liked also the POV and prospect, and blue of sky
compliments
Georgios

Hi George,
Wonderful texture, colors, clarity and POV. Well composed and presented.
Congratulaitons, very well done.
Georg

Hi George,
Wonderful sharpness and details and nice use of light to produce these beautiful colors.
Best regards. Salvator.

Hello George,
Paving, the white frontages, the blue sky, the trees naked, the tourist warmly vętue and coloured, all contributes to the success of this image. Congratulations.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

George,
Beautiful catch !
I like how you enhanced the FG with this compo choice.
Nice job,
Regards,
JB.

Ciao George,
I have to make you the compliments because a neatness and a perfect definition of the details as is seen in this photo it shows all of your cleverness. The image is pleasantly bright without any overexposure. Very beautiful, compliments.
Ciao
Paolo.

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  • danyy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 7427 W: 441 N: 10323] (52608)
  • [2008-06-25 14:59]

Bonjour George,
bravo, tu continues dans ces couleurs et ces lumičres exceptionnelles, une photo trčs sharp qui jouit d'une exposition optimisée.
J'aime beaucoup le bleu du ciel et ces arbres qui ressortent vraiment bien.
Regards.
daniel.

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1748 W: 42 N: 783] (11081)
  • [2008-06-25 16:04]

I find it so interesting each day to see what you have posted. As you know I have a huge interest in your country. Another very beautiful picture today. Really nice detail and color. TFS

Hi George,
Another great architectural view.Great sahrpness, colours, light and perspective.TFS.
Cheers,

Have a nice day,

hAyAti

hello Georges

good shot for this courtyard with the girl in red , i'tsgive to the picture more life always a good idea
Nice colours and light for the ret
TFS
Dominic

Hi George,
Perfect weather as on most of your shots. Only bare trees show that it's November this time. Those shine white walls are perfectly restaured and pavement made of big stones looks nice. Red coats adds extra colour.
Kari

merhaba my friend george
excellent lovely white house and composition.beautiful light and shadows.excellent blue sky and trees.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

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  • parbo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1676 W: 15 N: 1880] (6840)
  • [2008-06-26 6:52]

Hi George,

Your frame is enviable with splendid beauty of courtyard in amazing scene. Trees are adding great value front of authentic architecture with their white facades and terracotta roof tiles. Archy portico, clear sky and stone ground are extras while lonely lady adding life to your scene. Wonderful one, congratulations.

Friendly Regards,

Ertugrul

A beautiful photo. The colours are magnificent. Looks marvellous and lovely place. Good choice to include the person.
Best wishes,
Achim

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  • paura Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4290 W: 8 N: 2767] (23228)
  • [2008-06-26 7:19]

George,
As usual, an excellent composition in this photo. Very well colors and lighting management.

Well done, friend.

Paulo

Hi George
Less colourfull then last ones but also beautiful. Nice contrast between the white and remaining colours. Very well managed the light
TFs and greetings
Aires

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  • ifanik Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1677 W: 53 N: 2661] (15128)
  • [2008-06-26 8:40]

Hi My friend
Another beautiful photo with very nice colours aand POV
Very nice note too
Best regards
Nick

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4893 W: 121 N: 487] (43143)
  • [2008-06-26 23:29]

Jó napot George,
very nice scene with lonely tourist, an interesting place. I like the light, colours and composition. Good note and well done photo.
Gr., Aleksander

Hello George
A nice presentation of the old architecture in a good light allowing to see nicely the details. Love to see these trees with behind clouds and blue sky (did you used a polarizer?) and the woman with her red jacket adding life...colors and sharpness are great too!
Cheers
Marilyn

Ciao George, lovely courtyard with beautiful trees and fantastic colors, splendid POV, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

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  • kpav Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 609 W: 51 N: 301] (3790)
  • [2008-06-28 11:10]

Hello George, great shot, very sharp with excellent colors, especially the vivid blue of the sky. Great light management with preserved details in shadowed and light parts. Thanks for sharing.
Best regards,
Kostas.

Hello George,

I like the rough cobblestones used to cover the ground!
A good lead-in to the gate in the building, curious to see what is inside...
Good details in the architecture, and the old naked trees frame the entrance so nicely in this fine composition!

Greetings,
Pablo -

Hi George,
another fine shot from Koszeg. I like the patterns of the stones in the foreground and the strong perspective effect. Good idea to include the brightly dressed person. The trees have a certain delicacy against the strongly polarised sky. Well done.
Regards,
Andrew

Hi George,

The archiecture seem simpler here yet very attractive. You chose an excellent point of view and including the person add more scale to the view. Nice colours under good sunlight to enhance the details. Thanks George.

Roberto

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